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Preparatory Rudiments

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Preparatory Rudiments

The formal study of theory allows students to identify and explore elements that already form the basis of their musical experience. It also builds aural awareness, develops analytical thinking, and encourages the creative impulse. The study of Rudiments introduces students to the basic elements and notational conventions of music—the building blocks of musical grammar.

Preparatory Rudiments, the fi rst (and newest) examination in the Rudiments stream, will launch students in their theoretical studies and provide an enriching context for their evolving practical studies.

This book contains the actual examination papers from the three most recent examination sessions. The questions contained in these papers refl ect the requirements outlined in the Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition.For the purposes of this publication, some questions may differ slightly from those on the original examinations.

These papers are an invaluable resource for students preparing to write the Preparatory Rudiments examination. The variety of questions students will encounter here will help them to sharpen their skills and gain confi dence in the application of their knowledge. It is hoped that this book will assist students in the successful completion of their Preparatory Rudiments examination.

Maria CaseChief Examiner, Theoretical Subjects

Maximum Marks

Your answers must be written IN PENCIL in the space provided.

3© Copyright 2010 The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited

Confirmation Number

December 2009 - Page 1 of 9

Preparatory RudimentsDecember 2009

1. Name EACH of the following notes and draw corresponding lines to the keyboard.10

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Preparatory RudimentsDecember 2009 December 2009 - Page 2 of 9

10 3. a. Name the size (number only) of the boxed intervals.

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b. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.

Example: A __________

B __________

C __________

D __________

E __________

F __________

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4. a. Write the scale of C major ascending (going up), starting on the given note.10

c. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Write the scale of G major descending (going down). Use whole notes. Circle one TONIC note.

b. Draw the key signature of F major in the box. Write the scale of F major ascending (going up). Use whole notes. Circle one TONIC note.

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10 5. Draw a line connecting each triad with its name.

F major in the treble clef

G major in the bass clef

G major in the treble clef

C major in the bass clef

F major in the bass clef

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10 6. a. Draw a line connecting each note with a rest of the same value.

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b. Name this note.

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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.10

b. Add bar lines to each of the following.

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10 8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal in value to the combined value of the given notes.

Example:

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q q q q q =

b. Draw TWO rests which equal the value of each given rest.

Example:

∑ = ∑ ∑

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10 9. Circle the correct meaning of each Italian term.

Example:

allegro fast slow

staccato smoothly detached

moderato very slow at a moderate tempo

largo fast very slow

andante at a walking pace loud

piano loud soft

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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions below.

a. Write the correct time signature directly on the music.

b. Name the composer of this piece. ________________________________

c. Explain the meaning of f. ________________________________

d. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter A. ____________________

e. Circle the name of the symbol in the box at letter B. sharp flat natural

f. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter C. ____________________

g. How many measures are in this piece? ________________________________

h. How many slurs are there in this piece? ________________________________

i. Circle the highest note in this piece.

j. Name the highest note in this piece. ________________________________

10




Maximum Marks

Your answers must be written IN PENCIL in the space provided. Confirmation Number

May 2010 - Page 1 of 10

Preparatory RudimentsMay 2010

1. Name EACH of the following notes and draw corresponding lines to the keyboard.10

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_______ _______ _______ _______ _______

MID D L E

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Preparatory RudimentsMay 2010 May 2010 - Page 2 of 10

10 2. a. Name each of the following notes. Beside each note, write the note that is one semitone higher. Name the note you have drawn.

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_______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

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b. For each of the following pairs of notes, circle the note which sounds LOWER.

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10 3. a. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.

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4. a. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Write the scale of G major ascending (going up). Use whole notes.

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c. Write the scale of C major descending (going down), starting on the given note. Use whole notes.

b. Draw the key signature of F major in the box. Write the scale of F major ascending (going up). Use whole notes. Circle one TONIC note.

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d. Write the key signature and the tonic note of each of the following keys.

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10 5. Draw a line connecting each triad with its name.

G major in the bass clef




C major in the treble clef

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10 6. Draw a line connecting each note with a rest of the same value.

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7. a. Add the correct time signature at the beginning of each excerpt, under the bracket.10

b. Add bar lines to each of the following.

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10 8. a. Draw ONE note which is equal in value to the combined value of the given notes.

Example:

h . q = w

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q . e q =

q q q =

b. Draw TWO notes which equal the value of each given note.

Example:

w = h h

h =

q =




10 9. a. Fill in the blanks for each of the following sentences. Choose your answers from the following list of words:

flat semitone sharp

A ________________________ raises a note one semitone.

A ________________________ lowers a note one semitone.

The smallest distance between two notes is called a _________________________.

b. Circle the correct meaning of each Italian term.

Example:

allegro fast slow

ritardando (rit.) slowing down gradually smooth

staccato smooth detached



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10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions below.


b. This piece is in the key of C major. How many times is the tonic note played? _____________

c. Name the highest note played this piece. ________________________________

d. Name the lowest note played in this piece. ________________________________

e. Explain the meaning of the sign in the box at letter A. ________________________________

f. Name the note in the box at letter B. ________________________________

g. Name the note in the box at letter C. ________________________________

h. Name the size (number only) of the interval in the box at letter D. ____________________

i. Circle the meaning of cresc. becoming slower becoming louder becoming softer

j. Circle the meaning of dim. becoming slower becoming louder becoming softer

10


1. Name the following notes.10

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w

w

w

w

_______ _______ _______ _______ _______

10 2. Write the specified intervals (numerical size only) above EACH of the given notes.

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3

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4

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5

w

2

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Example:

Maximum Marks

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August 2010 - Page 1 of 8

Preparatory RudimentsAugust 2010


&b

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________________________________________

3. a. Name this scale as C major, G major, or F major.10

c. Write the scale of C major descending (going down). Use whole notes.

b. Draw the key signature of G major in the box. Write the scale of G major ascending (going up). Use whole notes. Circle each TONIC note.

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Preparatory RudimentsAugust 2010 August 2010 - Page 2 of 8


10 4. Draw the following tonic triads.


G major in the treble clef



C major in the treble clef

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10 5. a. Draw the following RESTS.

Whole Rest

Half Rest

Quarter Rest

b. Name the following NOTES.

h _____________________________________________

e _____________________________________________



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6. a. Add rests under the brackets to complete each measure.10

b. Add bar lines to the following.

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10 7. Name each of the following intervals as a semitone (half step) or whole tone (whole step).

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10 8. Add the value of the notes or rests on the left side and draw a line connecting them to the answer on the right side. (Do not mix note and rest values.)

Example:

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e w

h + h Œ

q +

q + q ∑

q q +

q h

Œ

+ Œ

q .

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10 9. Draw a line between each musical term or sign on the left side with its meaning on the right side.

Example:

ritardando (rit.) soft

diminuendo loud

allegro becoming louder

p slowing down gradually

f becoming softer

crescendo (cresc.) fast



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L. Schytte10. Analyse the following piece of music by answering the questions below.


b. Name the composer of this piece. ________________________________

c. Explain the meaning of f. ________________________________

d. Find a TONIC triad of C major in this piece and circle it.

e. Circle the correct name for the symbol at letter A. sharp flat natural

f. How should the note at letter B be played? Circle one. staccato legato

g. How many measures are in this piece? ________________________________

h. How many slurs are in this piece? ________________________________

i. Circle the highest note in this piece.

j. Name the highest note in this piece. ________________________________

10


Preparing for your theory examination?The papers in this book are actual theory papers from past examination sessions, to help you study and prepare for your theory examination.

Did you know you can also have your practice paper assessed by a member of the College of Examiners?

You do not have to be a current candidate, or even have done an examination with us, to submit a practice paper for assessment. Your marked paper will be scanned and emailed to you so you can review the results and the examiner’s comments. The results are for your reference only, and will not count toward your offi cial examination.

For more information about Practice Theory Assessments, including submission deadlines, please visit:

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The Royal Conservatory Official Examination Papers are invaluable resources for ensuring thorough preparation for theory examinations. Each book contains a combination of official and practice examinations that may be used to test knowledge and simulate the examination experience. Three editions of each of the titles below provide a rich source of review material and are available while quantities last.

Basic RudimentsIntermediate RudimentsAdvanced Rudiments

Introductory HarmonyBasic HarmonyIntermediate HarmonyAdvanced Harmony

Counterpoint

Analysis

History 1: An OverviewHistory 2: Middle Ages to ClassicalHistory 3: 19th Century to Present

Piano Pedagogy Written (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced)

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Basic Keyboard HarmonyIntermediate Keyboard HarmonyAdvanced Keyboard Harmony

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